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To be clear about our understanding of certain concepts and words, please see the below definitions, as used by Roads to Refuge. Whilst the use of proper terms is important, we are aware that these words are often used interchangeably and cannot ensure that resources or contributions featured on our blog will use these definitions consistently.

ASYLUM SEEKERAn asylum seeker is a person who has fled from his or her own country due to fear of persecution and has applied for (legal and physical) protection in another country but has not yet had their claim for protection assessed. A person remains an asylum seeker until their protection ‘status’ has been determined.

INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSON (IDP)An internally displaced person is someone who is living inside the borders of their own country, but is unable to safely live in their own home or region.

MIGRANTA migrant is someone who voluntarily chooses to leave his or her own country and make a new life in another country.

PERSECUTION
Persecution is the severe abuse and denial of the human rights of individuals or groups. Fear of persecution is the basis of refugee claims. Persecution occurs when human rights violations or threats are sustained or systematic and governments either fail to protect their citizens or, in some cases, actively participate in the violations. It may happen because a person holds a particular political opinion or religious belief, or belongs to a particular ethnic or social group.

REFUGEEA refugee is a person who has fled his or her own country and cannot return due to fear of persecution, and has been given refugee status. Refugee status is given to applicants by the United Nations or by a third party country.

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